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Title: Belle Hawkes.
Description: Hamadan.
Creator Name(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919. (creator)
Date Created: 1883, ca. 1883-1919
Name Subject(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Archives., Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919.
Topical Subject(s): Women missionaries--Iran.
Geographic subjects: Iran., Hamadān (Iran), Asia--Iran--Hamadān--Hamadān
Physical Location: RG 116, Box 2, Folder 13; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Belle Hawkes Papers.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-116
Identifier (local): rg116_b2_f13_22
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:159887

Title: Adolphus Clemens Good Papers
Description: Adolphus Clemens Good was appointed in 1882 by the Board of Foreign Missions to the West Africa Mission of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Initially assigned to the Baraka Station, he was transferred to the Ogowe River area in 1884 and spent the bulk of his career there. In addition to his work as a teacher and evangelist, Dr. Good studied bird and animal life in the Ogowe Valley and in the Cameroon, as well as the ethnology and religious beliefs of various West African tribes. He also prepared a text on Bulu grammar which was published posthumously. Consists of Dr. Good's journals and notes, his papers on the religious beliefs of the Gabwa and the role of women among the Bulu, and miscellaneous Bulu language items. The collection also contains various personal items, including letters sent to his widow, Lydia B. Walker Good. View the collection guide to learn more. The entire physical collection has been digitized.
Featured image: Portrait of Adolphus Clemens Good, undated.
Creator Name(s): Good, Adolphus Clemens, 1856-1894. (creator)
Date Created: 1882, 1882-1896, 1882, 1896, 1882-1896
Name Subject(s): Good, Adolphus Clemens, 1856-1894., Good, Lydia Belle Walker, 1856-1924., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. West Africa Mission.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries--Africa., Presbyterian Church--Missions--Africa, West., Presbyterian Church--Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic), Presbyterian Church--Missions--Gabon., Presbyterian Church--Missions--Cameroon., Bulu (African people)--Social life and customs., Gabonese--Religion., Bulu language--Texts.
Geographic subjects: Africa., Africa, West., Congo (Democratic Republic), Gabon., Cameroon., Ogooué River Region (Gabon), Baraka (Congo), Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Gabon, Africa--Cameroon, Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 169; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Adolphus Clemens Good Papers, 1882-1896.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-169
Identifier (local): rg169
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:adgood

Title: Campbell Christian Center print shop.
Description: Paul J. Christensen of the Campbell Christian Center with members of the Print Shop Class.
Date Created: 1948, ca. 1948
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Presbytery of Mahoning., Trumbull Baptist Association., Christensen, Paul J.
Topical Subject(s): Missions--Interdenominational cooperation., Church work with youth--Ohio., Christian youth--Ohio., Baptists--Relations., Print workshops--Ohio.
Geographic subjects: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Ohio., , , Ohio., , , , , , Ohio., , , , , , Ohio., , , , North and Central America--United States--------Ohio------, ------------
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 18, image no. 7855; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_7855
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:148265

Title: Proportionate giving.
Description: Proportionate giving brochure by Rev. Robert P. Richardson. Urges Presbyterians to give according to their means. From 1985 Stewardship Materials Packet.
Date Created: 1985
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Ministry Unit., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly. Mission Board., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions., Christian stewardship--Presbyterian Church., Gifts--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Christian education--Study and teaching.
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 18-0941; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Unit Stewardship resources, 1985-1990.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTgwOTk=
Identifier (local): 18-0941_stewardship_1985_13, PDS-918-01-140
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:143309

Title: Schutz School.
Date Created: 1999
Name Subject(s): Schutz American School (Alexandria, Egypt), Gibson, Richard George, 1929-2007--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Egypt., Missionaries--Egypt.
Geographic subjects: Alexandria (Egypt), Africa--Egypt--Al Iskandarīyah--Alexandria
Physical Location: RG 494, Box 5, Folder 32; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Richard George Gibson Papers, 1925-2007.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-494
Identifier (local): 740677470-299-17_002
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:113008

Title: A Missão Mútua num Milênio Novo, 2000.
Description: Portuguese-language edition of Mutual Mission in a New Millennium, the ITEBA story, 2000.
Date Created: 2000
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Communications and Funds Development. Media Services--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Brazil.
Geographic subjects: Brazil., Brazil., South America--Brazil
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 13-0210, Box 8; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Communications and Funds Development. Media Services videotapes, 1979-2008.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=OTU3MA==&qr
Identifier (local): 13-0210_AMissaoMutua
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:143452

Title: Residence in Elysburg, Pennsylvania.
Description: Llewellyn Place, Elysburg, Penna. The dog has since been gathered to his fathers - but he never had such a "hang dog" look at this implies.
Creator Name(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919. (creator)
Date Created: 1883, ca. 1883-1919
Name Subject(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Archives., Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Homes and haunts.
Topical Subject(s): Women missionaries--Iran., Missionaries--Iran., Dogs--Pennsylvania--Elysburg.
Geographic subjects: Iran., Iran., Pennsylvania, Elysburg., Elysburg (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Northumberland--Pennsylvania--Elysburg
Physical Location: RG 116, Box 2, Folder 13; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Belle Hawkes Papers.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-116
Identifier (local): rg116_b2_f13_16
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:159911

Title: Address delivered by Divie Bethune McCartee, 1894.
Description: For celebration of the Jubilee year of his residence in the Far East. Property of Henry William Rankin.
Creator Name(s): McCartee, Divie Bethune, 1820-1900. (author)
Date Created: 1894, February 19, 1894, February 19, 1894
Name Subject(s): McCartee family--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Presbyterian Church--Missions--Japan., Missionaries--China., Missionaries--Japan.
Geographic subjects: China., Japan., China., Japan.
Physical Location: RG 177, Box 1, Folder 7; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: McCartee Family Papers, 1854-1906.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-177
Identifier (local): rg177_b1_f7_01
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:144004

Title: Is anybody listening?
Description: Stewardship promotion insert number 3 on "Open Door" Radio Ministry to be used in church bulletins or as enclosures in stewardship mailings. From Financial Stewardship Resources Packet, 1988.
Date Created: 1988
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Ministry Unit.
Topical Subject(s): Christian stewardship--Presbyterian Church., Christian education--Study and teaching., Presbyterian Church--Missions--Oregon--Portland., Radio programs--Oregon--Portland.
Geographic subjects: Oregon, Portland., Oregon, Portland.
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 18-0941; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Unit Stewardship resources, 1985-1990.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTgwOTk=
Identifier (local): 18-0941_stewardship_1988-3_04, PDS-950-88-295
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:143397

Title: National Council of Churches press release.
Description: Press release from National Council of Churches, October 5, 1955.
Creator Name(s): National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. (publisher)
Date Created: 1955, October 5, 1955, October 5, 1955
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Division of Home Missions., Evangelical and Reformed Church., Blake, Eugene Carson, 1906-1985., Wagner, James E. (James Edgar), 1900-
Topical Subject(s): Missions--Interdenominational cooperation., Interdenominational cooperation., Home missions--United States--20th century., Christian children--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh., Station wagons--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Geographic subjects: United States, 20th century., Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh., Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh., Pittsburgh (Pa.), North and Central America--United States--Allegheny--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 55, image no. P-18200; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-18200_02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:149769

Title: Mission Crossroads PC(USA).
Description: Mission Crossroads is a web-based wisdom community which facilitates networking among mission participants, aids communication among members of mission-related groups, and provides a forum in which those engaged in mission may share ideas and experiences, both good and bad, so that future mission endeavors can be more effective.
Creator Name(s): Mission Crossroads PC(U.S.A.) (creator)
Date Created: 2014
Name Subject(s): Mission Crossroads PC(U.S.A.)
Topical Subject(s): Electronic discussion groups., Presbyterian Church--Missions.
Geographic subjects: , , , , , , , , --------, --------, --------, --------, --------, --------, --------, --------
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Related and Ecumenical Organizations.--https://archive-it.org/collections/4735
Identifier (local): missioncrossroads
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:129906

Title: Cyprus.
Date Created: 1990, ca. 1990s
Name Subject(s): Gibson, Richard George, 1929-2007--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries--Cyprus.
Geographic subjects: Cyprus., Asia--Cyprus
Physical Location: RG 494, Box 5, Folder 28; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Richard George Gibson Papers, 1925-2007.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-494
Identifier (local): 740677470-299-13 PAL_001
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:113005

Title: Belle Hawkes' diary, 1918.
Description: Belle Hawkes diary, 1918.
Creator Name(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919. (author)
Date Created: 1918, 1918, 1918
Name Subject(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Archives., Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Diaries.
Topical Subject(s): Women missionaries--Iran., Missionaries--Iran., Women missionaries--Iran--Diaries.
Geographic subjects: Iran., Iran., Iran, Hamadān (Iran), Asia--Iran--Hamadān--Hamadān
Physical Location: RG 116, Box 2, Folder 12; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Belle Hawkes Papers.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-116
Identifier (local): rg116_b2_f12_06
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:155919

Title: Thanksdoing in Colombia stewardship promotion insert, 1986.
Description: "Thanksdoing in Colombia" insert to be used in church bulletins or as enclosures in stewardship mailings. Written by Rev. Alice A. Winters of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia. From 1986 Stewardship Packet.
Creator Name(s): Winters, Alice A. (author)
Date Created: 1986
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Ministry Unit., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly. Mission Board., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Colombia., Christian stewardship--Presbyterian Church., Christian education--Study and teaching.
Geographic subjects: Colombia., Colombia., South America--Colombia
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 18-0941; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Unit Stewardship resources, 1985-1990.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTgwOTk=
Identifier (local): 18-0941_stewardship_1986_06, PDS-918-86-303D
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:142968

Title: Stewardship in Taiwan stewardship promotion insert, 1986.
Description: "Stewardship in Taiwan" insert to be used in church bulletins or as enclosures in stewardship mailings. Written by Rev. Ingram S. Seah, President of Taiwan Theological College. From 1986 Stewardship Packet.
Creator Name(s): Seah, Ingram S. (author)
Date Created: 1986
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Ministry Unit., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly. Mission Board., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Taiwan., Christian stewardship--Presbyterian Church., Christian education--Study and teaching.
Geographic subjects: Taiwan., Taiwan., Asia--Taiwan
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 18-0941; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Unit Stewardship resources, 1985-1990.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTgwOTk=
Identifier (local): 18-0941_stewardship_1986_12, PDS-918-86-303A
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:142749

Title: Enter to Learn, 1997.
Date Created: 1997
Name Subject(s): Gibson, Richard George, 1929-2007--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Egypt., Missionaries--Egypt.
Geographic subjects: Egypt., Africa--Egypt
Physical Location: RG 494, Box 5, Folder 10; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Richard George Gibson Papers, 1925-2007.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-494
Identifier (local): EntertoLearn_1997
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:113566

Title: Protestant hospital dedicated.
Description: Further information regarding a new Protestant hospital in Quito, Ecuador. Written by Dan L. Thrapp of the Los Angeles Times.
Creator Name(s): Thrapp, Dan L. (author)
Date Created: 1955, November 1955, November 1955
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Rimmer, Harry, 1890-1952.
Topical Subject(s): Rural hospitals--Ecuador--Quito., Hospital buildings--Ecuador--Quito., Missions, Medical--Ecuador--Quito.
Geographic subjects: Ecuador, Quito., Ecuador, Quito., Ecuador, Quito., Quito (Ecuador), South America--Ecuador--Pichincha--Quito
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 55A, image no. P-18329; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-18329_02
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:150726

Title: Belle Hawkes' diary, 1880-1913.
Description: Belle Hawkes diary. Entries are mostly undated but range from 1880 through 1913.
Creator Name(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919. (author)
Date Created: 1880, 1880-1913, 1880-1913
Name Subject(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Archives., Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Diaries.
Topical Subject(s): Women missionaries--Iran., Missionaries--Iran., Women missionaries--Iran--Diaries.
Geographic subjects: Iran., Iran., Iran, Hamadān (Iran), Asia--Iran--Hamadān--Hamadān
Physical Location: RG 116, Box 1, Folder 8; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Belle Hawkes Papers.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-116
Identifier (local): rg116_b1_f8
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:155322

Title: Portrait of Paul H. Prouty.
Date Created: 1941
Name Subject(s): Prouty, Paul H., 1889-1961.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries--United States.
Geographic subjects: North and Central America--United States
Physical Location: RG 414, Series 1; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Paul H. Prouty (1889-1961) Biographical Vertical File.--http://catalog.history.pcusa.org/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=83724
Identifier (local): ds6013
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:111111

Title: Mission promotion packet 1986 reproduction sheet.
Description: Reproduction sheet containing quotes from missionary letters and presentations which help to illustrate the 1986 Mission Support Theme, "Called to be Disciples." These graphics were intended to be used in church bulletins, newsletters, and other publications. From Mission Promotion Packet for 1986.
Date Created: 1986
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly. Mission Board., Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions., Christian stewardship--Presbyterian Church., Christian education--Study and teaching., Discipling (Christianity)
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 18-0941; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Unit Stewardship resources, 1985-1990.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTgwOTk=
Identifier (local): 18-0941_mission_1986_04, PDS-950-86-228
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:142747

Title: Mohammed, Cairo, 2006.
Date Created: 2006
Name Subject(s): Gibson, Richard George, 1929-2007--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Egypt., Missionaries--Egypt., Missionaries--Cyprus.
Geographic subjects: Egypt., Africa--Egypt--Cairo
Physical Location: RG 494, Box 5, Folder 37; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Richard George Gibson Papers, 1925-2007.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-494
Identifier (local): 740677470-299-22_001
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:115619

Title: Simon and Annie wedding, 2002.
Date Created: 2002
Name Subject(s): Gibson, Richard George, 1929-2007--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Egypt., Missionaries--Egypt.
Geographic subjects: Egypt., Africa--Egypt
Physical Location: RG 494, Box 5, Folder 14; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Richard George Gibson Papers, 1925-2007.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-494
Identifier (local): Simon-Annie-2002
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:113588

Title: Belle Hawkes condolence letters, 1919-1920.
Description: Condolence letters addressed to Margaret Sherwood, Belle's younger sister, after Belle's death in December 1919. Written by various people in Belle Hawkes' life, including fellow missionaries in Iran.
Creator Name(s): Findley, Mary G. (author), Speer, Emma Bailey, 1872-1961. (author), Holmes, Mary W. (author), Pray, Margaret. (author), Farrington, Agnes E. (author), Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919. (creator)
Date Created: 1919, 1919-1920, 1919-1920
Name Subject(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Archives., Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Death and burial., Sherwood, Margaret Pollock, 1864-1955.
Topical Subject(s): Women missionaries--Iran., Condolence notes.
Geographic subjects: Iran.
Physical Location: RG 116, Box 1, Folder 7; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Belle Hawkes Papers.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-116
Identifier (local): rg116_b1_f7
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:156451

Title: Reports from Hanover Presbytery, 1964.
Description: Report of the Commission on the Minister and His Work, October 27, 1964; Permanent Committee on World Missions, Hanover Presbytery, Annual Report, October 1964; Ad-Interim Committee on Bills and Overtures.
Date Created: 1964, October 1964, October 1964
Name Subject(s): Henderlite, Rachel, 1905-1991--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Presbytery of Hanover.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Clergy, Presbyterian Church--Missions., Presbyterian Church--Government.
Geographic subjects: , North and Central America--United States--Virginia
Physical Location: RG 504, Box 8, Folder 3; Presbyterian Historical Society
Related Item: Rachel Henderlite Papers, 1851-1993.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-504
Identifier (local): rg504_b8_f3_04
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:139789

Title: Celebrate the journey poster.
Description: From 1988 Stewardship Promotion Packet.
Date Created: 1988
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Ministry Unit.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions--Pictorial works., Christian stewardship--Presbyterian Church., Christian education--Study and teaching.
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 18-0941; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Unit Stewardship resources, 1985-1990.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTgwOTk=
Identifier (local): 18-0941_stewardship_1988-2_04, PDS-950-88-612
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:143296

Title: Rachel Kerr Johnson Papers.
Description: Born in February 1837, Rachel Kerr Johnson and her husband William F. (Will) Johnson served as Presbyterian missionaries in the northwestern provinces of India from 1860-1884. Upon their return to the United States, Rachel became a frequent speaker at women's missionary society meetings in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia. She died in 1888 of injuries sustained in a buggy accident. The collection consists of correspondence from Rachel Kerr Johnson to her family members from 1856, her first year at the Female Seminary in Steubenville, Ohio, until 1888. Her letters reveal the dynamics of family relations and provide colorful descriptions and keen insight about India and mission life. The collection includes a few letters written by her husband Will (William F.) and daughters Mary (Mary Ella) and Jane (Jennie). View the collection guide to learn more.
Featured image: Rachel Kerr Johnson correspondence, 1886-1888.
Creator Name(s): Johnson, Rachel Kerr, 1837-1888., Johnson, William F., 1838-1926., Johnson, Mary Ella, 1864-, Johnson, Jane, 1870-
Date Created: 1854-1888, 1854
Name Subject(s): Johnson, Rachel Kerr, 1837-1888--Archives., Kerr, Frank., Kerr, Samuel., Kerr, Stella., Johnson, Edwin, 1865-1890., Biddle University., Steubenville Female Seminary.
Topical Subject(s): Missions--Presbyterian Church--India., Evangelistic work--India., Female seminaries--Ohio--Steubenville., Returned missionaries--Charlotte.--North Carolina, Women in missionary work--India--19th century., Women missionaries--India--19th century.
Geographic subjects: India., India., Ohio, Steubenville., Charlotte., North Carolina, India, 19th century., India, 19th century., India., Steubenville (Ohio), Asia--India, North America--United States--Ohio--Jefferson--Steubenville
Physical Location: RG 392; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Rachel Kerr Johnson Papers.--https://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-392
Identifier (local): rg392
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:rg392

Title: Determining an appropriate churchwide mission goal for your congregation.
Description: Resource for congregations to determine their mission giving goals. Features two worksheets that help to calculate the appropriate percentage for churchwide mission activity and to create a five year plan. From Stewardship Resources Packet, 1990.
Date Created: 1990
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Ministry Unit.
Topical Subject(s): Presbyterian Church--Missions., Christian stewardship--Presbyterian Church., Christian education--Study and teaching., Church fund raising.
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 18-0941; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Stewardship and Communication Development Unit Stewardship resources, 1985-1990.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MTgwOTk=
Identifier (local): 18-0941_stewardship_1990_10, DMS-227-90-413
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:143304

Title: Religious News Service correspondence.
Description: Letter written by Brother Aquinas, O.S.F., to Robert Isear of the Religious News Service, October 27, 1948. Concerns photographs of the new African American religious congregation, the Franciscan Missionary Servants of Christ the King in Smithtown, New York.
Date Created: 1948, October 27, 1948, October 27, 1948
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Isear, Robert.
Topical Subject(s): African American Christians--New York (State)--Smithtown., African American clergy--New York (State)--Smithtown., Church work with African Americans--New York (State)--Smithtown., African Americans--Missions--New York (State)--Smithtown.
Geographic subjects: New York (State), Smithtown., New York (State), Smithtown., New York (State), Smithtown., New York (State), Smithtown., Smithtown (N.Y. : Town), North and Central America--United States--Suffolk--New York--Smithtown
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 18, image no. C-7851; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_C-7851_04
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:149151

Title: Ready to serve migrant workers.
Description: Mrs. Ruth Stafford Peale (left) joins four field workers of the Home Missions Council.
Creator Name(s): Pentler, Lou. (photographer)
Date Created: 1948, ca. 1948
Name Subject(s): Religious News Service--Archives., Home Missions Council of North America., Peale, Ruth Stafford, 1906-2008.
Topical Subject(s): Home missions--United States--20th century., Home missions--Equipment and supplies--United States--20th century., Home missions--Equipment and supplies--United States--20th century., Church work with migrant labor--United States--20th century., Station wagons--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects: United States, 20th century., United States, 20th century., United States, 20th century., United States, 20th century., New York (State), New York., New York (N.Y.), North and Central America--United States--New York--New York
Physical Location: RNS RG 1, RT 1040, Box 18, image no. P-7816; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Religious News Service Photographs, 1945-1982.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rns-rg-1
Identifier (local): RNS-RG1_P-7816
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:147058

Title: Belle Hawkes memorial chapel in Hamadān, Iran.
Description: Front of chapel.
Creator Name(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919. (creator)
Date Created: 1919, 1919, 1919
Name Subject(s): Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Archives., Hawkes, Belle, 1854-1919--Death and burial.
Topical Subject(s): Women missionaries--Iran., Missionaries--Iran., Chapels--Iran--Hamadān.
Geographic subjects: Iran., Iran., Iran, Hamadān., Hamadān (Iran), Asia--Iran--Hamadān--Hamadān
Physical Location: RG 116, Box 2, Folder 13; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Belle Hawkes Papers.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-116
Identifier (local): rg116_b2_f13_28
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:159882

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